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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,238.68, 48,629.12 and 19,322.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,238.68, 48,629.12 and 19,322.85 is: 26,665.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,238.68 : 48,629.12 = 19,322.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,238.68/48,629.12 = 19,322.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,238.68x = 48,629.12 × 19,322.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,238.68x = 939,653,094.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,653,094.78/35,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,665.39

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